The annual Jubilarian Celebration of marriage honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 51+ years will be held Sunday June 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please call the parish office to register. Names of jubilarians need to be turned into the parish office by Friday, April 26.

This month’s requested items are Cereal, Peaches, Mixed Fruit, Apple Sauce (Cinnamon & Regular/six pack). All items should be placed in the back of the church and will brought to Shelves of Hope Pantry. For contact information or pick up, for St. Catherine’s call Gloria Riley at 240-216-4452 and for St. Ignatius, call Mary Minichino at 301-743-3514/home or 301-643-3210/cell.

Our Archbishop Neale Knights of Columbus Council has partnered with Turnkey Enterprises in order to help raise funds for our charitable activities. There is a donation shed at the St. Catherine's Parish Hall where you can donate used and old clothing. Please consider donating unwanted and old clothing to help us support our charitable activities.

Our Lady, from the moment of her conception, was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit. As the Spouse of the Holy Spirit she models for us what our lives can look like when we say “yes” to God's will and fully give ourselves over to the actions of the Spirit of God. Mary's fiat led her to the cross, the empty tomb, and ultimately the upper room where she was once again overshadowed by the Holy Spirit. If we have the courage, as Mary did, to say yes to God’s Spirit and to surrender our will to his, we too will experience the power of the Most High overshadowing us. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes, and then we will have the opportunity for small group discussion and sharing. We are made for relationship, relationship with God through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. Come and get to know the Holy Spirit in a personal way. All are welcome! Wednesday evenings 7:00pm -8:00pm, St. Ignatius Hilltop Parish Hall (6455 Port Tobacco Rd.)

Our summer seminarian Leon Gilmore arrives this Wednesday May 16, he will be with us through July. Leon has just completed his third year of undergraduate studies at the Catholic University of America, and is in formation at the St. John Paul II Seminary. Leon will be at all Masses next weekend, so please introduce yourself and welcome him to our faith community.

This means you must remove any items of sentimental value from the graves of your loved ones. We cannot be responsible for items left on graves. We also ask that you please keep the following guidelines in mind throughout the year: Families are welcome to place fresh flowers on the graves of their loved ones at any time. Artificial flowers and wreaths are permitted during the month of November through March. Flags are permitted three days before and after Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day. Your observance of this policy is greatly appreciated!

Cardinal Donald Wuerl will celebrate the annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 51+ years on Sunday June 17, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please call the parish office (301-934-9630) or use the sign-up forms in the back of the Church to register. Names of jubilarians need to be turned in to the parish office by Monday, April 16.

Thank you to all the benefactors who helped to make our new paved driveway possible! This new driveway is the last of the physical infrastructure improvements planned for this year. A new railing will be installed next spring to make it easier to walk up and down from the parking lot.

If you are an elderly parishioner and in need of snow removal this year from your house or drive-way, the Knights of Columbus are volunteering to help out. Before or after a heavy snow-fall, please either contact Brother Joe Bowling ( jpbowling@capitalwelding.com ) or Brother James Hojnowski ( 301-861-6407 ), and the Knights will get a crew out to your house to help remove snow.